6 Weeks In Ecuador And Here's My Honest Opinion

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    I left my family, my friends and my hometown to travel the world. This year we are going to Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico and New York. For now we are staying in Baños.
    Should you visit Ecuador? Is Ecuador too dangerous or can you travel there? Ecuador is a country straddling the equator on South America’s west coast. Its diverse landscape encompasses Amazon jungle, Andean highlands and the wildlife-rich Galápagos Islands. In the Andean foothills at an elevation of 2,850m, Quito, the capital, is known for its largely intact Spanish colonial center, with decorated 16th- and 17th-century palaces and religious sites, like the ornate Compañía de Jesús Church.
    Ecuador is in my opinion the most underrated travel location in South America. It's sheer beauty and diversity makes it a perfect travel destination. So to answer the question: Should you go there? Yes please.

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  • @ecuadorexpat8558
    @ecuadorexpat8558 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    I live in Cuenca almost 3 yrs now and its THE BEST..EC is the most beautiful country..the people are wonderful ..I have zero regrets

  • @Darrigrande
    @Darrigrande ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I lived in Ecuador almost tree years! Incredibly beautiful, very friendly people and relative safe! I love Ecuador and his people!

  • @fernandoquijano9113
    @fernandoquijano9113 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Es que Quito, como toda capital y ciudad grande, no ofrece mucha seguridad como Cuenca u otra ciudad pequeña. Pero, en Quito encuentras lo que en una ciudad pequeña no hay. Muchísimos edificios altos, muchísimas discotecas, bares, hoteles, conciertos musicales todas las semanas, de todo tipo de música. Muchísimos sitios para conocer. Restaurantes con todo tipo de comida, italiana, árabe, venezolana, colombiana, argentina, boliviana, peruana, mexicana, china, japonesa, española, alemana, húngara, tailandesa, hindú, turca y más. Capital es capital. Saludos desde Quito, PRIMER PATRIMONIO CULTURAL DE LA HUMANIDAD.

  • @patnewman1
    @patnewman1 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I have lived in Cuenca for the past six months and have traveled to The Amazon, Quito and Banos but based myself out of Cuenca. I agree with your assessment of Quito and I did not feel safe there at night. Parque La Carolina was awesome and is definitely worth the time to visit it. Banos was too touristy for me and since I am older did not appeal to me all that much. Cuenca is an awesome little city and I have enjoyed my time here, except for the city noise. I walk almost everywhere I go in Cuenca and understand what you mean about crossing streets. At the beginning of my stay it was horrible but once I figured it out 70% of drivers will give me the right of way. Ecuadorians are very welcoming and I have enjoyed my time here very much.

    • @jorgeochoa7450
      @jorgeochoa7450 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you currently live in Cuenca?

    • @patnewman1
      @patnewman1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jorgeochoa7450 I left at the end of November and am now living in Northern Thailand. BUT, I will go back to Cuenca early next year.

  • @angelapazmino2170
    @angelapazmino2170 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ecuador is a wonderful country full of wonderful people, it has excellent food and for all tastes 👍🏻 and above all, its people are spectacular... There are many tourist places ☺️

  • @Sebas-jl2hi
    @Sebas-jl2hi ปีที่แล้ว +7

    TENAAA.. !! Capital de la Guayusa. 👌El Nestea de la Amazonía. Chévere que hayas pasado por mi país y te haya gustado.

  • @katandantonio
    @katandantonio ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As an Ecuadorian ( Living in the US) I'm so glad you liked Ecuador. I'm Originally from Quito and I have to agree with you, unfortunately it's not super safe or as safe as banos or Cuenca. If I ever go back to live in Ecuador I think I would move to Cuenca.

  • @alexa.97481
    @alexa.97481 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yo soy del Tena, es muy linda mi ciudad pero aun no la activan tanto para el turismo, tiene mucho potencial. Lo de cruzar la calle es tan cierto, lo hacen muy complicado, muy pocos semáforos y los conductores tampoco te dan el paso, es realmente estresante

  • @Donnie-Lee-Gringo
    @Donnie-Lee-Gringo ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thanks for the heads up about Tena ! I will check it out when I move to Ecuador next year

  • @vizueteayalaveronicageomar9434
    @vizueteayalaveronicageomar9434 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Baños es una de las mejores partes que tiene Ecuador es muy bello tiene de todo un poco la verdad ❤

  • @livinginpaz
    @livinginpaz ปีที่แล้ว

    Great shots! Thanks for all the information and honest opinions! We have been backpacking through Ecuador for the last 3 months and agree with a lot of your opinions...

  • @nvqswan
    @nvqswan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I completely agree with you… Ecuador is the most underrated country in South America and cars definitely have the right away and sometimes stop signs and lights are optional!😬

  • @amya6736
    @amya6736 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for doing a video. They are all helpful.

  • @AM-yd8xi
    @AM-yd8xi ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great info and thanks for sharing!

    • @DroschiYT
      @DroschiYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching! 🤝🏼

  • @djhellion5
    @djhellion5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video. Thank you for the content and honest assessment.

  • @AlescanderElCangri
    @AlescanderElCangri ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gracias por visitar mi país ✨

  • @marcelocallejasm
    @marcelocallejasm ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Super video!!! ECUADOR IS AMAZING! You have to visit it!!!

  • @macariomora
    @macariomora ปีที่แล้ว +1

    New subscriber here. Hope you come back to Ecuador one day cause there are still tons of places to explore and food to try. 😊

  • @PoffDaddy
    @PoffDaddy 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    No kidding about crossing the street.
    When I was there I noticed basically no adherence to traffic laws. A lot of honking. Honking in Ecuador is not rude. They have their way of communicating.

  • @GACACEREST
    @GACACEREST ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hope you come back and give a second chance to my hometown Quito!

    • @DroschiYT
      @DroschiYT  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I will definitely go to Quito again. Met some super nice people there!

    • @nanapatekar2215
      @nanapatekar2215 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hii

  • @silvanavelasco1147
    @silvanavelasco1147 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yo conduzco en Quito y si doy paso al peatón así que hago la diferencia ( siempre y cuando el peatón este en la linea de cruzar no en medio de la calle) el parque se llama Carolina y si nos ha afectado el tema de los narcos mexicanos y colombianos que han reclutado gente por acá pero ya se está trabajando en este tema Si concuerdo Tena y la provincia del Napo en general es hermosa 🖐️ Quito

  • @berthatamayo4613
    @berthatamayo4613 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad you liked Ecuador! Yea crossing the street is a challenge.

  • @eniasojos2846
    @eniasojos2846 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am Ecuadorian and l am proud of it l did like this video and also love your words about my country because of that I am subscribing to your channel

  • @stefycarrion5994
    @stefycarrion5994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love Ecuador is a beautiful country!

  • @holgerreyes-zw5it
    @holgerreyes-zw5it ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ecuador un país que ofrece muchas ciudades hermosas por visitar😊

  • @micaelaelizalde6256
    @micaelaelizalde6256 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ecuador y sus bellas ciudades
    Gracias por visitar ♡

  • @heleanazambonino
    @heleanazambonino ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Indeed, coffee is best home made. Fresh grinded grains. Valuable insights ;)

    • @DroschiYT
      @DroschiYT  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Please don't kill me for that but I don't like coffee in general :D

  • @Mcello7
    @Mcello7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    All you need it’s 👉🏻🇪🇨❤✅

  • @elestunblefachero855
    @elestunblefachero855 ปีที่แล้ว

    Muy buen documental 👌

  • @stivpaul3721
    @stivpaul3721 ปีที่แล้ว

    Que bueno que sigan conociendo Ecuador

  • @jerrygarcia4390
    @jerrygarcia4390 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you. I hope to visit in January

  • @luischangoluisa6318
    @luischangoluisa6318 ปีที่แล้ว

    Buen video informativo

  • @carlosbarba5272
    @carlosbarba5272 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mi país tiene de TODO, un pedaso de cielo

  • @danichicaiza5164
    @danichicaiza5164 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lugares maravillosos, en Baños se respira tranquilidad

  • @hombre_loco
    @hombre_loco ปีที่แล้ว

    nice video.i was this year for 5 weeks and i only can say"ecuador is amazing"

  • @larrypicard8802
    @larrypicard8802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I live in Cuenca but went white water rafting in Tena with River People. Great guides, great trip. The drivers in Ecuador are pretty bad and disrespectful of pedestrians.

  • @bryanreyes-rm5px
    @bryanreyes-rm5px ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Muchas ciudades maravillosas por visitar en mi querido Ecuador

  • @armijoshuancacrhistopherpa876
    @armijoshuancacrhistopherpa876 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cuenca es una de la ciudades más bonitas de Ecuador 🇪🇨

  • @teenecuasports
    @teenecuasports ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Soy ecuatpriano y estoy deacuerdo stambien odio eso de Ecuador sobre todo si soy conductor no veo el problema de dejar cruzar la calle y esperan que existan multas, sanciones y una señal de semáforo para hacer caso, si no las hay no existe el peatón

  • @estelamino6356
    @estelamino6356 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANKS for sharing. Yes. In very county plenty. +++..also negative...too..🇪🇨..

  • @williamreascos7629
    @williamreascos7629 ปีที่แล้ว

    Que interesante 😮

  • @daniellucas3905
    @daniellucas3905 ปีที่แล้ว

    Me gusto mucho el video

  • @MovingToEcuador
    @MovingToEcuador ปีที่แล้ว +9

    We just returned from our exploratory trip to Ecuador, and ruled out Cuenca for two reasons: #1. The auto pollution is terrible and #2. The people there drive very fast, and you are correct - crossing the street is a death-defying experience. We opted for Cotacachi--a smaller town with cleaner air and people that actually stop for you to cross! We are moving there in early 2023!

    • @jorgeochoa7450
      @jorgeochoa7450 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hello,
      I’m a disabled Army veteran planning or thinking about moving to Cuenca. Will you stay in an American community? Will you be planning to work? I’m thinking about doing something with my time.

    • @MovingToEcuador
      @MovingToEcuador ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jorgeochoa7450 Cotacachi is too small to have an "American community." There are about 500-700 expats sprinkled throughout the town. Yes, we plan to keep working on our US-based business--which we can run from anywhere.

    • @bodidley1
      @bodidley1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Haha must say both of those reasons are bs 🤣

  • @edinzonnavas6708
    @edinzonnavas6708 ปีที่แล้ว

    Increíble

  • @paulinarodriguez239
    @paulinarodriguez239 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    En Cuenca la gente si te deja cruzar la calle, hay mucho respeto al peatón

  • @juliebabin
    @juliebabin 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That would have been nice that you mention at least ONE thing that you like about Tena.

  • @erick829
    @erick829 ปีที่แล้ว

    Baños es súper hermoso se lo recomiendo

  • @henryantoniovillacisbancho5223
    @henryantoniovillacisbancho5223 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias por compartir información de cuenca es hermoso ecuador

  • @estelamino6356
    @estelamino6356 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    THANKS. For visiting my country. 🇪🇨..all negatives or or unlikES..ARE EVERYWHERE .ĢRASIAS X COMPARTIR

    • @DroschiYT
      @DroschiYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for having me. Every Ecuadorian made my stay very enjoable. Thanks a lot

  • @josevethpavonvera6383
    @josevethpavonvera6383 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Quiero conocer Baños, dicen que es un lugar relajante

  • @valeriaalexandra3108
    @valeriaalexandra3108 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful country 👌🇪🇨

  • @hugolozano393
    @hugolozano393 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Saludos 🖖 desde Ecuador 🇪🇨

  • @louismancheno4121
    @louismancheno4121 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm totally agree with Your negative comment; even that I was born in Ecuador, I dont live there for the last past 32 years; but I watch videoes, I place some comments in Facebook about this important point and other things also; I said that the Goverment should really punish these Type of drivers; not only with tickets, but physically; since they don't respect the loife of The Pedestrians. I dont: How Really Bad is what you are complaining in Ecuador, but I believe thios happens in other countries of latin-america, were there is No Strong Laws to apply them.

    • @DroschiYT
      @DroschiYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah right? Thank god I'm not alone with this. Already thought I was overreacting.

  • @darwinjaviersarastianchati1993
    @darwinjaviersarastianchati1993 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gracias por visitar mi país

  • @nayitoanmr
    @nayitoanmr ปีที่แล้ว

    Amor a Ecuador! ❤

  • @LuisCercado-pk5ve
    @LuisCercado-pk5ve ปีที่แล้ว

    Saludos desde Ecuador

  • @fannysolangezambranovera235
    @fannysolangezambranovera235 ปีที่แล้ว

    Baños Is incredible town

  • @fernandoandresortizacebo7778
    @fernandoandresortizacebo7778 ปีที่แล้ว

    Living un Ecuador is amazing

  • @luiscaizajacome2295
    @luiscaizajacome2295 ปีที่แล้ว

    Si Baños es un sueño para visitarlo

  • @RJavierYepesDeV
    @RJavierYepesDeV ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video.

  • @kissramirez
    @kissramirez ปีที่แล้ว

    Maravilloso

  • @goldenrose8469
    @goldenrose8469 ปีที่แล้ว +1

  • @marysol4308
    @marysol4308 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Are you headed to the coast? Suggest Olon, Los Frailes and Galapagos

    • @DroschiYT
      @DroschiYT  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sadly not! I am flying to Medellin tomorrow.

    • @katandantonio
      @katandantonio ปีที่แล้ว

      Galapagos is the best! So beautiful!

  • @ismaleteneda-qw4hv
    @ismaleteneda-qw4hv ปีที่แล้ว

    Las mejores ciudades del Ecuador y muy turístico

  • @fannyortiz919
    @fannyortiz919 ปีที่แล้ว

    La ciudad más bonita del Ecuador ❤❤❤

  • @larrypicard8802
    @larrypicard8802 2 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I live in Cuenca but have done a rafting trip in Tena with River People. 😊 The drivers in Cuenca are for the most part awful.

  • @JostinBiber4850
    @JostinBiber4850 ปีที่แล้ว

    ✌️

  • @jmg2532
    @jmg2532 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saludos desde ecuador 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @davidzapata9862
    @davidzapata9862 ปีที่แล้ว

    where did yo go in Tena?

  • @lucasvilla2465
    @lucasvilla2465 ปีที่แล้ว

    Te invito a q visites Cuenca is wonderfull🎉🎉

  • @sc4rfac3
    @sc4rfac3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brother you missed Galapagos you have to go

  • @cristinaloja7690
    @cristinaloja7690 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love Ecuador❤

  • @stalinchavez2408
    @stalinchavez2408 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm agree with you about to cross the street. I rather to cross the street trotting, because I don't expect anything from the drivers.

  • @franciscovillegas5368
    @franciscovillegas5368 ปีที่แล้ว

    🇪🇨❤

  • @Futuristbillpicone
    @Futuristbillpicone 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where are you from? So I can go there and judge

  • @santiagovizueteestrella6674
    @santiagovizueteestrella6674 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ecuador ❤❤

  • @dayanavelez6774
    @dayanavelez6774 ปีที่แล้ว

    😢hermosos lugares

  • @sallyg77
    @sallyg77 ปีที่แล้ว

    Music bed was a wee bit too loud for my ears, but other than that... buen hecho.

  • @streambros2230
    @streambros2230 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ecuador ❤

  • @juancarlosjarrin4332
    @juancarlosjarrin4332 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ecuador con muchos lugares turísticos

  • @katycorrea7882
    @katycorrea7882 ปีที่แล้ว

    País con muchos lugares para visitar

  • @estelamino6356
    @estelamino6356 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's the culture. Of seeing tourist. My people just want to make sure. Before cross the street. Etc...🇪🇨

  • @mrnice1976
    @mrnice1976 ปีที่แล้ว

    Balcon del Cielo, eh? Good choice, but you went up the wrong side of the valley into the tourist traps.

  • @darwinmeneses5749
    @darwinmeneses5749 ปีที่แล้ว

    Las ciudades más hermosas de Ecuador para mí son Quito Guayaquil y Cuenca

  • @pattycabrera7391
    @pattycabrera7391 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cuenca es un lugar precioso

  • @prieten49
    @prieten49 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So, Ecuador hat Dir gefallen? Ja, dass sie nicht für Fussgänger halt machen ist schon krass. Ich glaube in Südamerika, nur in Panamá halten die Autos für Fussgänger, und Panamá liegt nicht in Südamerika!

  • @jessyalbuja538
    @jessyalbuja538 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ecuador hermoso

  • @overlandecuador4872
    @overlandecuador4872 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When they get behind the steering wheel and start driving, that’s when the real Ecuadorian is exposed. They are not magic, but as long as you’re giving them money, they’re very friendly people.

  • @yahunatan7263
    @yahunatan7263 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Te faltó 'Manabis' de mis amores ❤️, surf 🌊 playas hermosas 🏖️🌅comida increíble 🦞🍛🍲🥥😋 y hermosas personas 👥😍 , algún día tienes que volver, y de paso probar el delicioso *encebollado*
    Thankyou for sharing bro!!

  • @EVAM707
    @EVAM707 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cuenca es la ciudad más linda del Ecuador ❤

  • @monicalovatocevallos3213
    @monicalovatocevallos3213 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Soy de Quito, gracias por mostrar lo lindo de mi pais Ecuador! Como toda Sudamérica la inseguridad es por la migración, la situación social y política. Esto debe cambiar porque tenemos lo mejor para mostrar al mundo, gente buena, la cultura, la comida increíble y la biodiversidad de flora y fauna de sus regiones naturales.

  • @jhonnyazogue-xj1tt
    @jhonnyazogue-xj1tt ปีที่แล้ว

    Cuenca y Quito son lugares muy bonitos para recorrer y conocer ya que Ecuadr tiene algunas marravillas

  • @MFQuinnCyclist
    @MFQuinnCyclist ปีที่แล้ว

    Crosswalks are just a suggestion

  • @adrianzaruma9795
    @adrianzaruma9795 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ecuador

  • @rvmommabear
    @rvmommabear ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, this is just an opinion and its meant to be helpful, but honestly i was hoping for something different from this video. Most of what you showed was you talking, with just a few quick flashes of the places you visited but even those were just some arial shots and not film of you DOING the stuff you went and did there. In other words, and especially compared to the other videos of people living as expats in Ecuador or explorers documenting thier adventures abroad, this didnt give me much to look at besides just you dude. Your a good looking guy and all lol but i clicked on your video to see Ecuador and to SEE your adventures there you know? Now, this video was a "watch once" for me and you still got a thumbs up for the effort and sharing your life stuff, but normally if i find a video that shows the fun and wonderful places people are exploring and it is something new or exciting or beautiful, then i share that video with a lot of other friends who are also interested in travel and especially Ecuador because it seems to be a hot topic at the moment on TH-cam. You COULD have gotten hundreds of views on this video from just me alone dragging other people along to watch and then more from a combination of them showing it to others as well as youtube bumping it up higher in visibility from getting more views. And that puts more money in your pocket for more adventures. Hope some part of this is helpful and best of luck to you on your TH-cam journey!

  • @petrusbaldamus1105
    @petrusbaldamus1105 ปีที่แล้ว

    You didn’t visit the coast!

  • @keanuvargasz
    @keanuvargasz ปีที่แล้ว

    sorry hearing that you couldnt cross street, usually they dont have respect in driving

  • @markbaker8607
    @markbaker8607 ปีที่แล้ว

    you have a backpack, a camera and microphone

  • @FreddTocho
    @FreddTocho หลายเดือนก่อน

    Cuenca has the best hornados, that is true, and also de the best cuy in Ecuador 😋 lol

  • @anayepez8523
    @anayepez8523 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am an Ecuadorian highly disappointed with all people driving so unaware about pedestrians! That must chance! Thanks for pointing that out! Espero que mi gente despierte y haga lo correcto. Es una muestra de respeto básico y que desmerece nuestra imagen fuera del país. Actuemos civilizadamente Ecuatorianos es fácil, vamos!